Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) is currently in its sixth year, attracting a range of creative industries as well as the general public. One could say it’s the ‘peoples’ design show’ – a truly inclusive event. With installations, product launches, workshops and talks, CDW has become one of the most important events in the design calendar. …more…

ROSS URWIN – Creative Director of Design Shanghai and founding Creative Director at Infrastructure, a leading creative agency based in Hong Kong specialising in branding, repositioning and experience in the retail and hospitality sector. In my late teens I had the incredible opportunity to spend some time in Tokyo working freelance with various fashion brands. …more…

At ING film club this week we were delighted to welcome David Bickle from Hawkins/Brown to introduce the Jacques Tati classic Mon Oncle as part of a split double bill alongside Koolhaas Houselife. Thanks also to our packed audience of eager film buffs from John Robertson Architects, Morrow & Lorraine, AHR, Elliott Wood, Karakusevic Carson Architects, …more…

Leading architects, designers and artists have contributed original artworks to Article 25 for their ‘10×10 Drawing The City’ London auction. The event takes its name from the grid of 100 squares laid over an area of the city, which this year has The Shard at its centre. Each of the participants is allocated a square …more…

Istanbul is amazing in so many ways, but it’s also loud, busy and stressful, especially for first time visitors. When my boss Leanne decided to join me at the 2nd Istanbul Design Biennial preview, I was delighted (it goes without saying), but I was also apprehensive as I am the Turkish one. Are we going …more…

This year’s London Design Festival, takes place between 13-21 September, offers exciting installations, events and talks. We have picked some of the best destinations which cannot be missed during the festival alongside the best places to go for drink or food that are nearby. Double Space for BMW – Precision & Poetry in …more…

London abounds with cafés and restaurants but which are the best for a meeting? This is the ING team’s guide to some of their favourite spots for breakfast, lunch, or just a coffee (and yes, they’ve all passed the acceptable noise level test). Ben James: St John Bread and Wine (94-96 Commercial Street) Spitalfields “The …more…